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Hemifacial Microsomia
Hemifacial microsomia is a condition where a child is born with one side of their face underdeveloped, usually the ears, jaw and mouth; and possibly the eyes, cheeks and neck. Surgical treatments are available at Shriners Children's.
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Dentofacial Skeletal Deformity
Dentofacial skeletal deformity is a difference in the jaw structure involving the teeth and mouth, and face shape. Can involve a cleft (bones don’t connect). May impact breathing, eating and speech. Craniofacial teams treat all types.
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First in Chicago to Offer New Lightweight Prosthetic Partial Hand for Teenagers
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/News/2020/11/First-in-Chicago-to-offer-new-lightweight-prosthetic-partial-hand-for-teenagersThe Prosthetic and Orthotic Services (POPS) department now offers a lighter-weight hand prosthetic for teens. Shriners Hospitals is the first hospital in Chicago to offer the M-Fingers carbon fiber technology specifically designed to fit children.
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Orthopaedic Surgeons Named Top Docs 2020 by Chicago Magazine
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/News/2020/09/Orthopaedic-surgeons-named-Top-Docs-2020-by-Chicago-MagazineFour Shriners Hospitals for Children — Chicago physicians have been named to Chicago Magazine’s Top Doctors: Orthopedics and Sports Medicine 2020 list.
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New Chief of Staff is a Familiar Face at Shriners Children’s Lexington
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/News/2024/02/Lexington-Chief-of-StaffVishwas Talwalkar, M.D., has been named chief of staff at Shriners Children's Lexington.
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Treacher Collins
Treacher Collins is a genetic condition that affects how cheekbones, jaws, ears and eyelids develop, and may impact eating and breathing, as well as hearing and speech. Shriners Children's plastic surgeons can treat this condition.
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Craniofacial Microsomia
Craniofacial microsomia is when part of a baby's face and or jaw is too small. Shriners Children's specialists treat this and related conditions such as microtia (small ear) and cleft lip and palate.
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Ear Deformity
Ear deformities or differences can occur at birth or from injury. Some resolve on their own or benefit from soft molding soon after birth, or by surgical reconstruction. ENT doctors and plastic surgeons treat all types of ear deformities.
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Maxillary Hypoplasia
Maxillary hypoplasia is an upper jaw that is smaller than the lower jaw affecting appearance. It can be corrected with orthognathic surgery.
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Microgenia/Macrogenia
Microgenia or Macrogenia are a small (micro) or enlarged (macro) chin. Chin asymmetry can occur by itself or when the upper and lower jaws are not aligned. Shriners Children’s plastic surgeons perform chin and jaw surgery.
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